AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPFAS & PFAS-like contamination: A new analysis says half of California waterways are tainted by PFAS pesticides, raising fresh alarms for drinking-water and ecosystem risks. Food safety: Consumer Reports and Yuka found concerning levels of additives and contaminants in popular processed snacks, with over a third exceeding recommended safety thresholds. Climate & air quality: A study warns wildfires are reversing years of U.S. air-quality gains, worsening smog and public health impacts. Water & chemicals: A U.S. court restored a 5% safe harbor for wind and large solar tax rules, while another federal judge struck down IRS limits on wind/solar credits—both affecting clean-energy timelines. Invasive species: Scientists report evidence that the bloody red shrimp is now established across all five Great Lakes, adding another uncertainty to Great Lakes food webs. Energy policy: A Fed study finds today’s oil shocks hit inflation and jobs less than in the 1970s, even as Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep pressure on fuel markets. Regulation & health: A new study links pesticide exposure to health effects across generations, spotlighting gaps in how U.S. regulators assess long-term risk.
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